The Gift: A Christmas Thriller Novelette
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It’s Christmas Eve and Stella Hansen is broke.
She is so broke that despite working two jobs, she can’t even afford a present for her husband on their first Christmas as man and wife. But then a mysterious storekeeper at a pawn shop offers Stella an intriguing trade.
Stella wants more than anything to buy her husband the Christmas gift of his dreams. But will it come at a terrible price?
The Gift is a gripping Christmas-themed thrilling short story inspired by the classic O. Henry tale, The Gift of the Magi.
ASIN : B0BP4L925X
Publisher : Independently published
Publication date : 5 Dec. 2022
Language : English
Print length : 50 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8367070675
Item weight : 100 g
Dimensions : 12.7 x 0.3 x 20.32 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 2,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) 1,037 in Thrillers (Books)
Customer reviews: 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 43,817 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Customers say
Customers find this Christmas short story well-constructed with an unpredictable plot and killer twist, making it a nice quick read over the holiday period. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it fast while others note it’s only 43 pages long. While some customers consider it a great little thriller, others find it creepy, and opinions on length are divided between those who appreciate its brevity and those who wish it were longer. The value for money also gets mixed reviews, with some finding it good value while others say it’s not worth the money.
13 reviews for The Gift: A Christmas Thriller Novelette
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Kate –
We love you frieda
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Twisty, Addictive, and Unputdownable!The Gift by Freida McFadden is another knockout psychological thriller that kept me turning pages late into the night. Just when you think you have things figured out, McFadden throws in a twist that completely flips the story on its head—classic Freida style!The pacing is fast and tight, with short chapters that make it impossible to stop reading. The suspense builds steadily, and the characters are well-crafted, flawed, and intriguing. McFadden masterfully balances dark themes with moments of dark humor, making the story even more compelling.What I loved most is how unpredictable the plot was. Every time I thought I knew where it was going, I was proven wrong in the best possible way. If you’re a fan of thrillers with shocking reveals and a touch of psychological edge, The Gift is an absolute must-read.
Jodie –
Short story 44 pages
Received my book today to go with my collection. A bit disappointed on how thin the book is. I know it’s a short story, really that short. Blink & you’ve missed it. Not really worth £3.22
Lisa –
Short McFadden story
A lovely short story. A thriller with humor. I let my young child read some and he was doing the shocked face. Recommend for a quick read.
Anonymouse squeek –
Too short
Very thin, only 43 pages. An ok story but could have been at least 100 pages to make it worthwhile buying.
Mason –
5 stars
Love this short story. It’s one of the strangest books out there. Very funny. Massive Freida fan.
Vicky –
Missing some details
I know it’s a short story but it was a little too short for me. It actually had a very good base and could have been longer. I liked the twist at the end. It was missing some details however.
Luna –
Quick easy read
It’s very short but was a quick, easy read! I love a twist, and Frieda mcfadden did well in a quick read!
Kat0034 –
very strange
I’m actually bemused as to what I just read. What a strange short story. I’m a huge frieda fan but yeah erm bit of an odd one this!
Alessandro P.M. –
…il suo racconto non fa una piega!(…e quando lo avrete letto capirete il perché delle mie parole😉).A parte gli scherzi l’autrice, che ho già apprezzato in alcune sue opere più lunghe, ha una vena discreta e una scrittura pulita ed elegante.Consigliato.
Mwag –
Niet het lezen waard. Een vreemd kort verhaal. Normaal grote fan van Freida Mcfadden maar dit boek is het kopen niet waard.
Tina –
Gillade denna korta bok
colette –
It’s a short story alright. Really short. Not worth the money. I usually love this authors books, but this was not worth the price. Only 42 pageslong.
Eivlys –
Mini nouvelle qui se laisse dévorer en un rien de temps et une fin pleine de surprises comme toujours